US3756550A
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Spring clip device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-04
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1992-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A spring clip device having a main body and a spring-biased, pivotal body member held in a close relationship with each other by a spring means which is forcibly engaged against a bail integrally formed to the main body, the forward end of both bodies being in biased contact with each other, the opposite, free ends thereof being spaced apart to provide for a pivotal movement of the bodies about a fulcrum point located substantially below the spring means.
Inventors
- 👤 G Kollitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:43
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F55/00; B; B42; B42F; B42F1/00; B42F1/006; B42F1/02; B42F9/00; B42F9/008; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/20; Y10T24/202; Y10T24/203; Y10T24/32; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44017; Y10T24/44291; Y10T24/44376; Y10T24/44385; Y10T24/44479
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A spring clip device comprising: a main body, the front end of which provides a clamping jaw and the opposite end thereof is tapered; a second body member, the front end of which is formed with a clamping jaw and the opposite end thereof is tapered, and wherein said main body and said second body are juxtaposed; a bail member substantially centrally mounted between the ends of said main body and being an integral part of said body; biasing means interposed between said bail and said second body member and attached to said second body member; and a fulcrum means positioned in substantial alignment under said biasing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A spring clip device comprising: a main body, the front end of which provides a clamping jaw and the opposite end thereof is tapered; a second body member, the front end of which is formed with a clamping jaw and the opposite end thereof is tapered, and wherein said main body and said second body are juxtaposed; a bail member substantially centrally mounted between the ends of said main body and being an integral part of said body; biasing means interposed between said bail and said second body member and attached to said second body member; and a fulcrum means positioned in substantial alignment under said biasing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
A spring clip device as recited in claim 1 wherein said biasing means comprises a leaf spring having a forwardly-bent, free end and a base portion mounted to said second body member, and wherein said fulcrum means comprises a channel transversely disposed within said second body member, and a complimentary rib member integrally formed as part of said main body, said channel and said rib located substantially in alignment and under said base of said leaf spring, thereby simultaneously causing a downwardly and forwardly clamping action of said jaws.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A spring clip device as recited in claim 2 wherein said leaf spring is an integral part of said second body member, and wherein the base of said spring is enlarged and thinly tapered at its outer, free end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A spring clip device as recited in claim 2 wherein said leaf spring is a flat, resilient, metal piece and said second body member is provided with a recess for receiving said leaf spring therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A spring clip device as recited in claim 4 including a support means disposed in said main body, wherein said device can be mounted thereby.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A spring clip device as recited in claim 5 wherein said main body includes a recess having support means disposed therein, said means comprising a magnet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A spring clip device as recited in claim 5 wherein said support means comprises a plurality of holes disposed in said main body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A spring clip device as reCited in claim 5 wherein said second body member includes mounting means integrally formed as part of said body, whereby a writing instrument can be held in place.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |